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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing Medicaid to reimburse for dental services provided in a mobile dental unit that is owned by, operated by, or contracted with a health access setting or another similar setting or program; requiring the chair of the Board of Dentistry to appoint a Council on Dental Therapy within a specified timeframe; authorizing a dental therapist under the general supervision of a dentist to administer local anesthesia and operate an X-ray machine, expose dental X-ray films, and interpret or read such films if specified requirements are met, etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes Medicaid to reimburse for dental services provided in mobile dental units that are owned by, operated by, or contracted with certain health access settings or similar programs that serve underserved or vulnerable populations. The bill also requires the Board of Dentistry to appoint a Council on Dental Therapy, which will advise the board on matters related to dental therapy education, licensure, and regulation. Additionally, the bill establishes licensing requirements and scope of practice for dental therapists, allowing them to perform certain dental procedures under the general supervision of a dentist. The bill also requires the Department of Health to submit progress and final reports on the implementation and impacts of authorizing dental therapy in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Health Policy (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/604 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/604/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/604/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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